How do installers like Mark Snyder run off-grid batteries for 23+ years? Click the picture above for the full story.

Renewable energy systems typically depend on the sun or wind for power. Without the right amount of power being stored or produced during cloudy or still days, you can run into serious problems. Here are some tips on how you can reduce your off-grid electrical demands when the sun just won't shine.

Going off-grid used to mean making compromises. But a new technology -- the microgrid -- marries the best of grid-tied and off-grid systems and saves money.

Marketing brochures and sales pitches can only tell us so much about a solar energy system company. But a few simple questions can eliminate costly mistakes – and help you discover which battery companies are worth trusting your business to.

In the mid-2000s, only 1 in 10 Afghans had electricity. And Central Afghanistan’s Bamyan province was left with a crippled infrastructure that couldn’t even power schools and hospitals. Now, there’s hope: the 1MW Bamyan Renewable Energy Project (BREP), Central Asia’s largest off-grid power system utilizing renewable energy batteries.

If you’ve ever felt the sting of a high electric bill... -- or if you’ve dreamed of living big off the grid -- ... then this case study will arm you with some of the secrets to making net-zero living work.

The right batteries can deliver longer life, lower maintenance, and reduce costs – and help ensure you have power when you need it. But batteries aren’t made equal, and there is no one-size-fits-all technology. So how do you find out which batteries are best for your renewable energy/off-grid application? In this article for Solar Power World, Crown Battery’s John Connell, reveals what to look ...

Renewable energy systems have come a long way in the past decade. No longer does renewable energy only mean acres of wind turbines or solar panels, though an increased commitment to clean energy sources in the United States and worldwide does mean more commercial-scale wind and solar farms are contributing to the energy grid. Rather, renewable energy has become accessible on an individual and ...

The eco-friendly Monobloc 6CRP525 is designed from the ground up for renewable energy. The 6-volt battery has a 525 Ah (100-hour rating) capacity. It uses robotic assembly, the industry’s heaviest plates, and more active materials for enhanced performance and lifespan. If you are interested in renewable energy options, keep reading.

How do you get longer life and stay safe installing your batteries? Crown Battery’s John Connell breaks down the keys to effective installation.